Emile_G._Perrot

Emile G. Perrot

Emile G. Perrot

American architect


Emile George Perrot (November 12, 1872 – February 7, 1954) was an architect and engineer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Career

Perrot was born in Philadelphia on November 12, 1872.[1] He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania.[2] He married Agnes A. Robb on June 10, 1896, and they had seven children.[1]

In 1902, Perrot formed a partnership with Walter Francis Ballinger, a firm known as Ballinger & Perrot. When Ballinger bought out Perrot's share in 1920, the firm became known as The Ballinger Company, and Perott opened his own office.[3]

Perrot was a member of the American Institute of Architects and the American Society of Civil Engineers.[2] Beginning in 1902, he gave lectures on the uses of reinforced concrete at the University of Pennsylvania.[1]

Perrot died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Philadelphia on February 7, 1954, and was buried at Old Cathedral Cemetery.[4][5]

Principal architectural works


References

  1. Jordan, John W., ed. (1918). Encyclopedia of Pennsylvania Biography, Illustrated. Vol. X. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company. pp. 171–173. Retrieved June 22, 2023 via Internet Archive.
  2. "The Inquirer Extends Birthday Congratulations To..." The Philadelphia Inquirer. November 12, 1936. p. 2. Retrieved June 22, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Emile G. Perrot". The New York Times. November 26, 1920. p. 14. Retrieved June 22, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  4. Written at Philadelphia. "Union Park Gardens Architect Dies at 81". Journal-Every Evening. Wilmington, Delaware. AP. February 9, 1954. p. 68. Retrieved June 22, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Emile G. Perrot, Architect, Dies". The Philadelphia Inquirer. February 9, 1954. p. 12. Retrieved June 22, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  6. "St. Vincent's School at Plymouth". Wilkes-Barre Times Leader. October 10, 1922. p. 21. Retrieved June 22, 2023 via Newspapers.com.
  7. "Sisters of Mercy to Build School at Syosset". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. August 14, 1927. p. 36. Retrieved June 22, 2023 via Newspapers.com.

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